Description: "After the Stoltzfus barn catches fire, Claire is awed by the response of the community. Hundreds of Amish men gather together to raise a new barn for the family in a matter of days. But in the midst of the work, a human skeleton is unearthed. Found with the remains is half of a friendship bracelet last seen on Sadie Lehman, an Amish teen long believed to have left her strict upbringing for the allure of English ways. Now Detective Jakob Fisher--once a member of the Amish community himself--is determined to solve the young woman's murder. With Claire's help, he must dig into the past and bring to light long-burried secrets--secrets that someone is willing to kill to protect..."--P. [4] of cover.
Review Quotes: Praise for the Amish Mysteries
"The best cozy mystery debut I've read this year."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben "Delightful...Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read."--Publishers Weekly "Bradford concocts a clever whodunit...Her characters possess depth, and her mastery of the Amish culture adds a dimension to her work that readers likely will find fascinating." --Richmond Times-Dispatch "A fascinating cozy that showcases the culture of the people."--Gumshoe Review "Bradford's characters are some of the best developed, most interesting ones I've come across in a cozy mystery."--Lesa's Book Critiques